// Book comparison
Ego Is the Enemy vs The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday and The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni.
Ego Is the Enemy
by Ryan Holiday
★ 4.9/5
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
by Patrick Lencioni
★ 4.9/5
At a glance
| Ego Is the Enemy | The Five Dysfunctions of a Team | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.9/5 | ★ 4.9/5 |
| Pages | 256 | 229 |
| Reading time | ~6.4 h | ~5.7 h |
| Published | 2016 | 2002 |
| Author | Ryan Holiday | Patrick Lencioni |
| Category | Personal Effectiveness | Team & HR Management |
| Publisher | Portfolio | Jossey-Bass |
Choose Ego Is the Enemy if…
- → You're interested in personal effectiveness.
- → You want the higher-rated book (4.9/5).
- → You want the more recent perspective (2016).
Choose The Five Dysfunctions of a Team if…
- → You're interested in team & hr management.
- → You prefer a shorter read (~5.7 hours).
Key takeaways — Ego Is the Enemy
- ✓ Panatilihin ang isang Lifelong Student Mindset sa pamamagitan ng sadyang paghahanap ng mga mentor at kapanalig na hamunin ang iyong mga estratehikong palagay, upang maiwasan ang 'pagkakapirmi sa tagumpay'.
- ✓ Bigyang-priyoridad ang Gawa kaysa Salita, na nauunawaan na ang pampublikong naratibo ng iyong mga tagumpay ay madalas na nakakaabala sa malalim na gawaing kailangan upang mapanatili ang kompetitibong edge ng iyong organisasyon.
- ✓ Gamitin ang Plus, Minus, Equal na balangkas upang masiguro na ang iyong propesyonal na pag-unlad ay balanse, na nagbibigay-daan sa iyong matuto, magturo, at makipagkumpetensya nang may kababaang-loob at kalinawan.
Key takeaways — The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
- ✓ Magpatibay ng Vulnerability-Based Trust sa pamamagitan ng pagiging bukas sa iyong mga kahinaan, na siyang pundasyon para sa lahat ng susunod na antas ng pagganap at pagtutulungan ng koponan.
- ✓ Hikayatin ang Produktibong Pagkakaiba-iba sa mga ideya, na may pagkakaunawa na ang kawalan ng debate ay palatandaan ng 'Artificial Harmony' na nagtatago ng malalim na problema sa organisasyon at mahihirap na desisyon.
- ✓ Siguraduhin ang Pantay na Pananagutan sa pamamagitan ng pagpapahintulot sa mga kasapi ng koponan na tawagin ang isa't isa sa kanilang pagganap at asal, na nakakabawas sa pangangailangan ng palagiang interbensyon ng tagapamahala.
The verdict
If you want the higher-rated, more acclaimed read, start with Ego Is the Enemy. If you specifically need team & hr management, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.
❓ FAQ
Is Ego Is the Enemy or The Five Dysfunctions of a Team better? +
Ego Is the Enemy has the higher reader rating (4.9/5 vs 4.9/5), but "better" depends on your goal. Ego Is the Enemy focuses on personal effectiveness, while The Five Dysfunctions of a Team focuses on team & hr management. See the verdict below.
Which is shorter, Ego Is the Enemy or The Five Dysfunctions of a Team? +
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team is shorter (229 pages, ~5.7 hours) compared to Ego Is the Enemy (256 pages, ~6.4 hours).
Should I read Ego Is the Enemy or The Five Dysfunctions of a Team first? +
If you want the quicker, higher-rated read, start with Ego Is the Enemy. Otherwise read whichever matches your current goal — both summaries are free on BookHubs.